There is a lot of research going on in Canada related to the big issues facing the livestock sector. This type of research needs to be highly focused which means […] Read more
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Opinion: Communicating livestock research results
Economy, environment and food security are all part of the research story consumers need to hear from the livestock sector
Opinion: Disrupting the livestock sector
Creating the future, or “orderly disruption,” will require common ground amongst all stakeholders
I recently attended the annual general meeting of AgSights, an LRIC member organization dedicated to data collection, information and genetic evaluations. This meeting was special because AgSights is celebrating thirty […] Read more
Mentorship program helps new livestock faculty
LRIC initiative helps new Guelph researchers deepen their understanding of livestock agriculture
Agricultural research is increasingly tackling topics that are multi-faceted and complex – think regenerative agriculture, greenhouse gas emissions or One Health – and more often that not, finding solutions requires […] Read more
Is synthetic meat a friend or foe of livestock?
University of Guelph researchers looking for input from livestock farmers
Bill Gates’ latest book discussing ways to tackle climate change hit the shelves on Feb. 16. In it, he urges wealthy countries to give up beef and switch to 100 […] Read more
New meat scientist joins University of Guelph faculty
Latest hire continues rejuvenation of Guelph’s Animal Biosciences department
Professor Marcio Duarte is expected to soon join the University of Guelph’s Department of Animal Biosciences as assistant professor in meat science and muscle biology. Duarte is currently an assistant […] Read more
Opinion: The privilege of many problems
Availability, authenticity and accountability are the hallmarks of a trusted food supply
“A person with empty stomach has one problem, but a person with full stomach has many.” Most Canadians are not used to worrying about access to food. Despite a few […] Read more